MADISON HIKING FIELD GUIDE
Fireside Overnights at 49: nonelectric back-in sites with coin‑op showers in Madison
A compact guide to 49’s campsite comforts — fire rings, picnic tables, coin‑operated showers and laundry — and the practical details you need before you arrive.
Fireside Overnights at 49: nonelectric back-in sites with coin‑op showers in Madison.
Experience the great outdoors at our campground, featuring cozy campsites with fire rings and picnic tables. Enjoy convenient amenities like coin-operated showers and laundry facilities, plus a playground and basketball hoop for family fun. Create lasting memories in a natural setting that combines comfort with adventure.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fireside campsites with room for rigs up to 40'
Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring and a picnic table. Sites accommodate RVs, pop-ups and tents; the campground is nonelectric and configured for back-in parking up to 40'.
Coin‑operated showers and on‑site laundry
A shower building houses coin-operated showers and sinks; washers and dryers are also available for a fee — practical conveniences after a day outdoors.
Playground at the entrance and a hoop in the middle
The campground layout includes a playground toward the entrance and a basketball hoop centrally located — small features that make this a sensible choice for families.
What the day feels like
What an overnight at 49 feels like
Expect a straightforward, amenities-focused camp experience: individual sites clustered around communal facilities, easy access to coin‑operated showers and laundry, and family-friendly play areas. The setting favors traditional, nonelectric camping with the practical comforts that keep multi-night stays simple.
THE SITES
Fireside campsites with room for rigs up to 40'
Each campsite is equipped with a fire ring and a picnic table. Sites accommodate RVs, pop-ups and tents; the campground is nonelectric and configured for back-in parking up to 40'.
THE AMENITIES
Coin‑operated showers and on‑site laundry
A shower building houses coin-operated showers and sinks; washers and dryers are also available for a fee — practical conveniences after a day outdoors.
THE FAMILY LENS
Playground at the entrance and a hoop in the middle
The campground layout includes a playground toward the entrance and a basketball hoop centrally located — small features that make this a sensible choice for families.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this campground suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rates are tiered by nights: 2 nights $45; 3 nights $65; 4 nights $85; 5 nights $105; 6 nights $125; 7 nights $145. Note that rates do not include parking.
Bring coins for on-site machines: showers are coin-operated and billed at $1.50 per 5 minutes; washers and dryers are $1.25 each. Pack for nonelectric camping (lighting, cooking gear, etc.).
Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table; the campground has a shower building with sinks, washers and dryers, pit toilets at both ends, a playground toward the entrance and a basketball hoop in the middle.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does a multi-night stay cost?
Rates by length: 2 nights $45; 3 nights $65; 4 nights $85; 5 nights $105; 6 nights $125; 7 nights $145.
Are campsites electric? What vehicle types are allowed?
Sites are nonelectric and configured for back-in parking; they accommodate RVs, pop-ups and tents up to 40'.
What amenities are available at the campground?
Each campsite has a fire ring and picnic table. The campground includes a shower building with coin-operated showers and sinks, washers and dryers, pit toilets at both ends, a playground and a basketball hoop.
How do the showers and laundry operate and what do they cost?
Showers are coin-operated at $1.50 per 5 minutes. Washers and dryers are coin-operated at $1.25 each.
Is parking included in the campsite rate?
No — rates do not include parking.
Where are the restrooms located?
Pit toilets are located at both ends of the campground.